mythology, norse

Presents an illustrated look at Norse gods, giants, monsters, and heroes.

"You are in the Underworld--the land of the dead from Norse mythology. Ruled by the goddess Hel, it's not a place Viking warriors would choose to go to when they die. The Underworld isn't an easy place to leave. The gods themselves can rarely escape this cold, dark land. Can you find a way out of this dangerous place before it's too late? "--Provided by publisher.

"You are the mighty god Odin. You dream of building new worlds, learning about magic, and gaining great knowledge and wisdom. But realizing these dreams won't be easy. You will need to face powerful giants, fearsome monsters, and make great personal sacrifices. Can you find a way overcome the obstacles, create the Cosmos, and truly become the All-father?"---Amazon.

"It's a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus's personal thief. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Loki's and Hermes's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of Norse myths, including the origins of poetry, a mead to die for, Thor and Loki's eventful trip into the land of giants, the gods' bargain that might lose them eternal life, and the god Frey's journey to Valhalla.

"In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and fear the mystical nature-wielding Jotuns. Abandoned by her own kind and raised in a human orphanage Gunhild, a 12-year-old fire Jotun, longs to prove that she's more than a little troublemaker. As the world heads toward a potential disaster, Gunhild must fight for what's right and follow her own sense of justice, even if no one else will fight for her"--Back cover.

Contains eight Norse myths in comics form.

"Ragnarok has come! It's the end of everything, including the reign of the Norse gods. Odin, Thor, and the other gods will battle their ancient enemies. Several of them also clash with giant monsters that will decide their destiny. As the fighting rages, the ground quakes, the seas grow violent, and even the sun and stars go dark. Can you survive the final battle between the gods, the giants, and the monstrous creatures of Norse mythology?"--Back cover.

"It's a battle of the famous strongman versus the great protector. The Roman god Hercules is known for his tremendous strength and determination. Norse god Thor is fearless and commands lighting, thunder, and storms. If these two heroes were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Thor's and Hercules's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--Provided by the publisher.

"You are the god Thor from Norse mythology. You enjoy your role as the god of thunder. But you have a complicated relationship with your brother Loki. You enjoy going on grand adventures together, but you're often at odds with him. You are a strong and brave warrior, while Loki uses his quick wits to outsmart the enemy. However, Loki enjoys playing tricks on you to make you look foolish. Can you recognize your brother's tricks and avoid getting into trouble?"---Amazon.